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| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | July 12, 2026 | NBC Local | Illinois designates bumblebee species as official State Bee | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-designates-bumblebee-species-as-official-state-bee/3960508/ | The state of Illinois has chosen its official state bird, fish and a host of other creatures, and now the state has an official bee. [ Under provisions of House Bill 4438 ][3] , which was passed at the end of the General Assembly spring session, the state’s official bee … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | July 12, 2026 | NBC Local | 3 boaters missing after pontoon overturns on western Wisconsin lake | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/3-boaters-missing-after-pontoon-overturns-on-western-wisconsin-lake/3960516/ | The search is on for three boaters missing after their pontoon boat capsized on a western Wisconsin lake Saturday. According to the Pepin County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to Lake Pepin, located along the border of Minnesota and Wisconsin, at approximately 10:45 p.m. Saturday after cries for help were … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | July 12, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Man found dead with gunshot wound in Roseland home | https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/07/12/man-found-dead-with-gunshot-wound-in-roseland-home | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][9] * [ Facebook ][10] * [ Bluesky ][11] * [ Email ][12] * [ Reddit ][13] * [ Flipboard ][14] A man was found dead with a gunshot wound to the cheek inside a residence early Sunday, Chicago police … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | July 12, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Two women shot overnight in Garfield Ridge | https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/07/12/two-women-shot-overnight-in-garfield-ridge | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] Two women were hospitalized after being shot around midnight Sunday morning, police said. A 32-year-old woman was standing outside … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | July 12, 2026 | CBS Local | Edgewater Greek Fest, Andersonville Vintage Market to draw in Chicagoans Sunday | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/edgewater-greek-fest-andersonville-vintage-market/ | The [ Edgewater Greek Fest ][1] was in its second and final day Sunday with a celebration of Greek culture. The festival was set to take place from noon until 10 p.m. Sunday at St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox Church, at 5649 N. Sheridan Rd. at Hollywood Avenue and the mouth … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | July 12, 2026 | block-club-chicago | Father Michael Pfleger Removed From Saint Sabina Again After New Sex Abuse Accusation Surfaces | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/07/12/father-michael-pfleger-removed-from-saint-sabina-again-after-new-child-sex-abuse-accusation-surfaces/ | AUBURN GRESHAM — Father Michael Pfleger has been removed from his leadership position at Saint Sabina Parish as the Archdiocese of Chicago investigates another accusation of sexual assault against the outspoken priest. Pfleger said he is being investigated for an accusation of sexual abuse against a girl when she was … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | July 12, 2026 | ABC Local | 2 men shot, 1 fatally, while standing outside in Logan Square: police | https://abc7chicago.com/post/logan-square-chicago-shooting-kills-man-injures-another-1600-block-north-washtenaw-avenue-police-department/19492725/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two men were shot, one fatally, while standing outside on the city's Northwest Side on Saturday night, Chicago police said. Police said the shooting happened in the Logan Square neighborhood's 1600-block of North Washtenaw Avenue just after 11 p.m. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | July 12, 2026 | ABC Local | 14-year-old boy shot in South Austin, police say | https://abc7chicago.com/post/south-austin-chicago-shooting-today-injures-14-year-old-boy-5500-block-west-van-buren-street-police-department/19492832/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- A teenage boy was shot on the West Side early Sunday morning, Chicago police said. Police said the shooting happened in the South Austin neighborhood's 5500-block of West Van Buren Street just after 1:20 a.m. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | July 12, 2026 | ABC Local | 16-year-old boy shot while sitting in car during gathering in Garfield Ridge, police say | https://abc7chicago.com/post/garfield-ridge-chicago-shooting-today-16-year-old-driver-shot-during-gathering-5100-block-south-major-avenue-police-say/19492910/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- A teenage boy was shot while sitting in a car during a gathering on the city's Southwest Side early Sunday morning, Chicago police said. Police said the shooting happened in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood's 5100-block of South Major Avenue around 2:30 a.m. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | July 12, 2026 | ABC Local | Our Chicago: Artificial intelligence in our everyday lives | https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-artificial-intelligence-everyday-lives/19487945/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- Artificial intelligence is likely operating in the background of your daily life. At home, in your car, in the workplace, at school, AI is there. But as you encounter it, do you really understand what it is, what it can do and how you might want to … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | July 12, 2026 | ABC Local | At least 21 shot, 3 fatally, in weekend gun violence across Chicago: police | https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-shootings-weekend-least-21-shot-3-fatally-gun-violence-city-police-department-says/19493170/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- At least 21 people have been shot, three fatally, in shootings across Chicago so far this weekend. Much of the violence unfolded on Saturday night into Sunday morning. According to Chicago police, at least 15 people were shot, 1 fatally, between 11 p.m. Saturday and 6 a.m. … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | July 12, 2026 | ABC Local | Chicago Bark-BQ Bash collects donations for local animal rescues | https://abc7chicago.com/videoClip/no-ta/19493078/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- A charity barbecue is raising a paw to help shelter pups find new, loving homes. On Sunday, July 26, RK9 Training will host its Chicago Bark-BQ Bash! ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][3] The fundraiser brings dog lovers together to … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | July 12, 2026 | ABC Local | Mariano's South Loop to attempt world record for longest Chicago-style hot dog | https://abc7chicago.com/videoClip/19493100/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- National Hot Dog Day is coming up on Wednesday. [ Mariano's ][1] South Loop is aiming to break a world record for the longest Chicago-style hot dog. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][2] The hot dog will be 50 feet … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | July 12, 2026 | CWB Chicago | Shooting victim found by passersby as Chicago continues to wait for mayor’s promised ShotSpotter replacement | https://cwbchicago.com/2026/07/chicago-lawn-shooting-victim-found-by-passersby-as-city-continues-to-wait-for-mayors-promised-shotspotter-replacement.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chicago-lawn-shooting-victim-found-by-passersby-as-city-continues-to-wait-for-mayors-promised-shotspotter-replacement | ![][1] Passersby found a gunshot victim lying near a Chicago Lawn intersection overnight, marking another case of a delayed emergency response after nobody called 911 to report gunfire in a neighborhood that was once monitored by the city’s gunfire detection network. Mayor Brandon Johnson [ disconnected the ShotSpotter system ][2] … |
| View Article | 11:01 a.m. | July 12, 2026 | NBC Local | Serious crash closes major roadway in suburban Aurora | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/serious-crash-closes-major-roadway-in-suburban-aurora/3960485/ | Authorities are investigating a serious crash that has closed a major roadway in suburban Aurora Sunday morning. According to updates from Aurora police, the crash occurred near the intersection of Church Street and Butterfield Road on Sunday morning. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. [ ![Watch button][3] … |
| View Article | 11:01 a.m. | July 12, 2026 | NBC Local | Woman's body found inside garbage can in Back of the Yards | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/womans-body-found-inside-garbage-can-in-back-of-the-yards/3960503/ | Chicago police are investigating after a woman’s body was found in a garbage can in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. According to authorities, the discovery was made in an alley in the 700 block of West 54 th Street on Saturday at approximately 6:25 p.m. Stream NBC 5 for … |
| View Article | 11:01 a.m. | July 12, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Chicago police officer shoots car during large gathering in Grant Park, CPD says | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/police-shooting-grant-park-7-12 | #### The Brief * * A Chicago police officer shot at a car during a large gathering near Grant Park early Sunday morning. * Police tried to stop cars with a deflation device and one car tried to avoid it and was headed toward officers. * The officer shot and … |
| View Article | 11:01 a.m. | July 12, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Is AI going to kill us all? Radio, when new, also seemed a menace | https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2026/07/12/ai-artificial-intelligence-radio-technology-new-steinberg | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] One hundred years ago this past Friday — July 10, 1926 — at 40 minutes past midnight at a … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | July 12, 2026 | CBS Local | Sen. Dick Durbin honors memory of Sen. Lindsey Graham and his support of the DREAM Act | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/sen-dick-durbin-honors-memory-sen-lindsey-graham/ | U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) issued a statement honoring the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), who [ died this weekend. ][6] Among other things, Durbin credited Graham for supporting the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act, or DREAM Act, would provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented … |
| View Article | 11 a.m. | July 12, 2026 | CBS Local | City of Hope Cancer Center unveils chalk art honoring cancer survivors | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/city-of-hope-cancer-center-chalk-art-cancer-survivors/ | Some chalk art is taking over streets across the Chicago area to honor cancer survivors, as part of the [ City of Hope Cancer Center's ][1] regional initiative. The art was created in Pioneer Court along the Magnificent Mile near City of Hope's Downtown Chicago Cancer Center, as well in … |